Why I Donate

“I found out that I am O-positive which is the most common blood type. If I can do it and it doesn’t harm me, why not donate? If it helps people, of course I’m going to do it.”PALOMA STANARVancouverthird blood donation

“I had thought about giving blood for the last several months after seeing my grandmother require blood products while undergoing cancer treatment.”THERESA SCOTTNew Brunswickfirst blood donation

“Donating is something I’ve always wanted to do. After hearing commercials on the radio, I decided I needed to make the time for it so that I could help somebody.”DIANA GOMESSouthern Ontariofirst blood donation

“My whole family regularly donates blood because we believe in helping others. And to be honest, I have a little blood donation rivalry going with my sister, it gives me added motivation!”SUNNY GAKHALCentral Ontarioseventh blood donation

“I donate because I never know if my friends or family might need blood. If I can take time out of my busy schedule to donate and make a big difference in somebody’s life. Why not?”LYNAE CLOSSONEdmontonthird blood donation

“I was a little scared at first, but it’s for a good cause. I have blood to give so I want to use it to help save a life.”SEAN BURKEWinnipegsecond blood donation

“I donate because my grandfather required blood when he was in the hospital. All those donors donated for my grandfather so I want to donate for others in need.”JUSTIN FLEMMINGSudburysecond blood donation